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# Cybersecurity Specialist

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), McAfee VirusScan, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Software, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Patch Management, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9049357/cybersecurity-specialist

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Systems Administration, or a related field
 * Experience utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center) for vulnerability scanning, patch management, compliance reporting, and POA&M tracking
 * Experience with cybersecurity technologies including HBSS, McAfee ePO, PKI, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, auditing, and security compliance programs
 * Bachelor's Degree required
 * Active IAT Level III Certification required (CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or equivalent)
 * Active Secret Security Clearance required
 * Military or Marine Corps experience is highly preferred

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a to support a company focused on securing and maintaining mission-critical government information systems and networks. This position is . The will be responsible for vulnerability management, security compliance, system hardening, and the implementation of cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments. Join a team dedicated to protecting critical systems that support national security and military operations.

 * Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures for communication systems, networks, and enterprise environments
 * Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, POA&M tracking, and reporting utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center)
 * Administer and secure Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments while supporting Information Assurance (IA) requirements
 * Apply security patches, manage system hardening efforts, and implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * Support security operations through the use of HBSS, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, VPNs, and other cybersecurity tools


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